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From today's Sunday Times... A Bit more on Elliot Yeo...
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/we...ts-midfield-move/story-fndv8w9k-1227252862564
West Coast Eagles defender Elliot Yeo says hand problems are behind him as he targets midfield move
IT was the unlucky break that could end up giving Elliot Yeo his lucky break in the midfield.
The West Coast defender re-broke his left hand at training in November, after the original break in Round 13 last season cost him nine matches on the sidelines and soured his first season back home.
Yeo, who was traded to the Eagles from Brisbane for pick 28 in the 2013 trade period, now believes being forced out of ball work might have been a blessing in disguise.
The 21-year-old did more running sessions instead and hopes his bigger tank will help him force his way into the midfield on a more regular basis.
“I needed to work on my fitness and at the time when I did break my hand, I was doing a fair bit of running, so as much as it sucked, it was beneficial as well,’’ Yeo said.
“It was just a freak accident. It set me back a little bit, but it’s all good now and I’m looking forward to the season.
“They are all behind me now, the hand problems. I’m still doing my rehab on that, but at this stage, it’s fine so no problems there.’’
Yeo is needed in defence in today’s NAB Challenge game against Port Adelaide at Norwood Oval, with fellow backmen Shannon Hurn and Will Schofield left at home.
West Coast’s top draft pick Liam Duggan, No. 11 overall, will be unveiled after shrugging off an ankle problem, while fellow newcomer Tom Lamb is set for a full game after substitute cameos against the Indigenous All Stars and Carlton.
The Eagles will begin the task of finding a cover for Eric Mackenzie, who will miss the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament against the Blues.
Mitch Brown is set to play as the anchor key defender against the Power, with youngster Jeremy McGovern playing as the second tall.
Yeo, entering his fourth season in the AFL, said he hoped to eventually establish himself as a permanent on-baller for the Eagles and predicted the team’s midfield would surprise this season.
“I spent most of my juniors playing midfield and only sort of played half-back in the 18s carnival and at Brisbane,’’ the East Fremantle product said.
“They were sort of slowly bringing me into the midfield last year and I was thoroughly enjoying it.
“We’ve put on a bit of size over the off-season and we have got a bit fitter and a bit quicker, so it will be interesting to see how we go this year. I think our midfield will go pretty well.’’
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/we...ts-midfield-move/story-fndv8w9k-1227252862564
West Coast Eagles defender Elliot Yeo says hand problems are behind him as he targets midfield move
IT was the unlucky break that could end up giving Elliot Yeo his lucky break in the midfield.
The West Coast defender re-broke his left hand at training in November, after the original break in Round 13 last season cost him nine matches on the sidelines and soured his first season back home.
Yeo, who was traded to the Eagles from Brisbane for pick 28 in the 2013 trade period, now believes being forced out of ball work might have been a blessing in disguise.
The 21-year-old did more running sessions instead and hopes his bigger tank will help him force his way into the midfield on a more regular basis.
“I needed to work on my fitness and at the time when I did break my hand, I was doing a fair bit of running, so as much as it sucked, it was beneficial as well,’’ Yeo said.
“It was just a freak accident. It set me back a little bit, but it’s all good now and I’m looking forward to the season.
“They are all behind me now, the hand problems. I’m still doing my rehab on that, but at this stage, it’s fine so no problems there.’’
Yeo is needed in defence in today’s NAB Challenge game against Port Adelaide at Norwood Oval, with fellow backmen Shannon Hurn and Will Schofield left at home.
West Coast’s top draft pick Liam Duggan, No. 11 overall, will be unveiled after shrugging off an ankle problem, while fellow newcomer Tom Lamb is set for a full game after substitute cameos against the Indigenous All Stars and Carlton.
The Eagles will begin the task of finding a cover for Eric Mackenzie, who will miss the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament against the Blues.
Mitch Brown is set to play as the anchor key defender against the Power, with youngster Jeremy McGovern playing as the second tall.
Yeo, entering his fourth season in the AFL, said he hoped to eventually establish himself as a permanent on-baller for the Eagles and predicted the team’s midfield would surprise this season.
“I spent most of my juniors playing midfield and only sort of played half-back in the 18s carnival and at Brisbane,’’ the East Fremantle product said.
“They were sort of slowly bringing me into the midfield last year and I was thoroughly enjoying it.
“We’ve put on a bit of size over the off-season and we have got a bit fitter and a bit quicker, so it will be interesting to see how we go this year. I think our midfield will go pretty well.’’
Thanks mate I have enjoyed your eagles updates this year and you have really got me on the Yeo bandwagon! There are plenty of risks to be taken this year and I want my risks to be on players that are exciting and fun to watch and Yeo looks like one of these. He will have to show a bit more to make my team at such an awkward price but the upside is there if the move to the mid is made. Perfect age bracket for a breakout and opportunities are there at the eagles.
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